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Pattern Review

3/16/12 12:16 PM

McCall's - 6275 Girls dress, scarf, leggings Pattern Description: Girls pattern features tops, dress, leggings and scarf. I made View B, a tunic-style top with 3/4 length sleeves, in Size 8.
Pattern Sizing: 7-14 also available in plus size
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes. The... more...

McCall's - 4961 Girl's Unlined Coat Pattern Description: Fleece Coat and Hat for Girls
Unlined coat and hat designed for fleece or fake fur. Cutting layouts are all for 60" wide fabric with Nap.
Pattern Sizing: Size CZ Med-Lg-Xlg, I made Size Med (7-8) and this is a good fit for my 6-year old daughter with room to grow.
Did it look... more...

McCall's - 5727 McCall's Girls' Costumes Pattern Description:
McCall's Costumes, girls' short dresses
I made View C, Size 8. I think this is the easiest style on the pattern especially since I skipped the ribbon trim.
Pattern Sizing: I used Size 8 (in Size 7-14 envelope, also available in Size 3-6 envelope). I traced my pattern so I ca... more...

Simplicity - 5705 Disney Princess Doll Clothes Disney Princess costumes for 18" dolls. I made View E, Sleeping Beauty and was very happy with the results. What a great pattern to have. Accessories are also featured, although I did not yet make the crown and necklace for this View.
Great layout of the pattern pieces and directions are good but s... more...

Simplicity - 3856 Toddler Separates Pattern Description:
Toddler clothes features styles for girls and boys: Girls Jumper Dress, Bolero Jacket and Skirt with Godets and Boys/unisex shirt and pants.
I Made Views A (Bolero) and B (Jumper dress) in Size 4 for my daughter's first day back at pre-school. The outfit is great for kids becau... more...

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I learned to sew from my Mom as a child. I am getting back into sewing now that I have a daughter (born July '05) and I want to teach her to sew too. She loves playing with scraps of fabric and trim a... more